The recently established Boston University Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHSBAP) is soliciting proposals focusing on genetic, genomic, biomarker, epidemiological, behavioral, brain imaging, ethical, health systems or other research in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), AD-related disorders, and brain aging. Proposed research must include a major component involving analysis of existing FHS data. It is anticipated […]
NIMHD Supports Research on HIV Prevention Among Health Disparity Groups The objective of the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America initiative is to reduce new HIV infections in the United States by 75% by 2025 and 90% by 2030. This will be accomplished by implementing proven strategies to prevent new HIV infections—including […]
THE SPOTLIGHT | WHAT’S NEW | GET INVOLVED | CONSORTIUM CORNER Mike’s Blog December 2020 A Full Cycle We have now completed a full cycle of virtual CTSA Program meetings where we had the opportunity to share each other’s presence – from a healthy and safe distance. Remarkably, during such a challenging year, we have managed to remain engaged and maintain […]
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will host the Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI) virtually August 9-13, 2021. Applications will be accepted from February 1 – March 8, 2021! HDRI aims to support the research career development of promising early-career minority health and health disparities research scientists and to stimulate research […]
HHS Launches Centralized Website for COVID-19 Clinical Trials The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), in coordination with NIH and Operation Warp Speed, has launched a central web portal called Combat COVID (https://combatcovid.hhs.gov/). The portal is a one-stop resource to help members of the public and doctors find information about different stages of COVID-19 […]
News Roundup December 01, 2020 Updates from CLIC NEW LOOK CLIC WEBSITE Looking ahead into 2021 we are refreshing our look! (launching the weekend of Dec 12th) FROM INSIGHTS TO ACTION Enriching the Clinical Research Workforce by Developing Diverse and Inclusive Career Programs From Insights to Action (FITA) – a resource for hubs looking for […]
Insights from MassNextGen Awardees Date: Thursday, December 10 Time: 12:15 – 1:30 pm Location: Zoom webinar Audience: BU Faculty, Postdocs, and Graduate Students The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) offers programs that fund innovation, research and development, commercialization, and manufacturing activities in the fields of biopharma, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health, as well as innovation-driven […]
Volume 09 │ Issue 11│ December 01, 2020 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE In his latest message, the director discusses NCATS’ role in coordinating the ACTIV-1 Immune Modulator Phase 3 clinical trial, which is evaluating if temporarily suppressing the COVID-19 “cytokine storm” response can save lives. Read More WHAT’S HAPPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES MEET NCATS STAFF Jamie Mihoko Doyle, Ph.D. […]
News Roundup November 17, 2020 Updates from CLIC FROM INSIGHTS TO ACTION Enriching the Clinical Research Workforce by Developing Diverse and Inclusive Career Programs From Insights to Action (FITA) – a resource for hubs looking for ways to increase the diversity of their clinical science workforce. Looking for new strategies for your KL2 or TL1 […]